There are only a few days left until the Made by Google event on August 13, where we’ll most likely get the first official unveiling of this year’s Pixel 9 range. Before that, though, there are leaked images and detailed specs of some of the yet-to-be-announced phones – as well as more detailed pricing for the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
The leak comes to us courtesy of leaker @MysteryLupin, who shares all the new juicy details about the new Pixels on X. Pricing rumors have been circulating around the new models, with an earlier report suggesting a whopping $1,199 for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. But @MysteryLupin claims it will instead be priced at $1,099, which could be for the 128GB version of the phone – while the previous $1,199 claim could be for a 256GB version.
| Row 0 – Cell 0 | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
| Price | $1,099 |
| Screen size | 6.8 inches |
| CPU | TensorG4 |
| R.A.M. | 16 GB |
| storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Rear view cameras | 50 MP main lens, 48 MP ultra-wide angle, 48 MP telephoto lens (5x zoom) |
| Front camera | 42 megapixels |
In any case, these prices suggest it will be more expensive than last year’s Pixel 8 Pro, which was increased by $100 to $999. This new statement means it will cost more to grab a phone of the same size. However, we will also likely get a Pixel 9 Pro at a lower price to complement the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
The only downside to this new claim is that it takes away the appeal of Google’s Pixel phones that makes them so desirable among die-hard fans, as the series has undercut rivals Apple and Samsung on price.
Leaving aside the leaked pricing ahead of Google’s event, @MysteryLupin delves into the specs of the phones and confirms what’s been circulating for the past month. For example, the Pixel 9 Pro XL will feature a 6.8-inch OLED display with 3,000 nits peak brightness, a Tensor G4 chip, a Titan M2 security coprocessor, 16GB of RAM, and between 128GB and 1TB of storage.
The cameras would also consist of a 50MP main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide camera, a 48MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, and a 42MP selfie camera. The claim about the ultra-wide and selfie cameras is pretty much in line with previous reports, but the other interesting claim is that it will run Android 14 instead of Android 15.
If those specs and pricing details aren’t enough, @MysteryLupin also shares hands-on photos of the Pixel 9 Pro – and just one of the Pixel 9 Pro XL. They reveal the redesign that’s been leaked many times before, including the new camera bar layout on the back of the phones and what appear to be flatter edges instead of the contoured design of the current Pixel 8 Pro.
For Google, this is an opportunity to set the tone as we head into the busy holiday season, especially with the iPhone 16 just around the corner.
